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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Book Care & Repair
DESCRIPTION:Demco’s Book Doctor is in! This free workshop will provide ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation and hands-on experience with several types of repairs such as basic page repairs\, tip-ins\, hinge and spine repair\, book jacket and laminate application\, and spine reinforcement. Course materials provided. Course notes including links to free resources such as videos\, product directories and repair guide will be provided. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book Doctor: Kimberly Young has extensive background in libraries\, working in regionally\, socially\, and culturally diverse areas of the United States. Access to information and community engagement have been a driving force in her work in the public library. Of particular interest to Kimberly are collection development\, materials processing\, and book care.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/workshop-book-care-repair/
LOCATION:Niceville Community Center\, 204-C North Partin Drive\, Niceville\, Florida\, 32578\, United States
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SUMMARY:Making Storytime More Accessible to Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nAccording to the CDC\, 1 in 20 children have a diagnosed disability. What’s more\, stigma and fear may be barriers for families with children with disabilities who may not feel welcome at the library and may not think Storytime is right for them. \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, learn how storytime can act as a bridge and connector for families with children with disabilities\, providing information\, resources\, and community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gather strategies for planning and implementation to make your storytime more welcoming and inclusive to children with disabilities. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Author\, trainer\, librarian\, administrator\, teacher\, and accessibility consultant Renee Grassi is an advocate for equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and accessibility in libraries\, schools\, and communities. As a neurodivergent librarian herself\, Renee has worked in public libraries for over 17 years\, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome\, support\, and welcome disabled residents and their families and caregivers. Learn more at reneegrassi.com.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/making-storytime-more-accessible-to-children-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Library Services Competencies (Patron Services)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
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SUMMARY:Naloxone ("Narcan"): When and how to use it (A guest training by the Rayce Rudeen Foundation)
DESCRIPTION:Download flyer \n\n\n\nThis webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\n\n\n\nData and trends on the current opioid and fentanyl epidemic.\n\n\n\nHow to identify an overdose.\n\n\n\nWhat Naloxone is\, how it works in the body\, and how to administer a dose.\n\n\n\nProtocols and best practices for storage and post-event support.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/naloxone-narcan-when-and-how-to-use-it-a-guest-training-by-the-rayce-rudeen-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Homelessness Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
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SUMMARY:Techniques for Uncomfortable Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nThrough this workshop\, we examine some important strategies for navigating challenging conversations with confidence and empathy. You’ll learn how to maintain composure\, foster understanding\, and communicate effectively even in difficult situations. We’ll also consider how to create safe and supportive communication spaces. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will become more confident and productive in our communication. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program\, attendees will: \n\n\n\n· Understand effective listening and empathy techniques \n\n\n\n· Manage emotional responses and maintain composure in tense situations \n\n\n\n· Increase confidence in communicating \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Stevie M. Munz\, Ph.D. is an award-winning teacher and researcher with 10+ years of experience in the communication field. She has led hundreds of discussion forums\, presentations\, trainings\, and workshops. As a communication expert\, she is passionate about developing your communication power skills!
URL:https://planfl.org/event/techniques-for-uncomfortable-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Staying Ahead: Technology Shifts and Their Impact on Libraries with Laura Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Technology changes fast-and libraries need to know which shifts matter most. In this webinar\, you’ll explore the latest emerging tech trends and how they could reshape library services in the near future. From evolving tools to changes in patron expectations\, discover what’s coming\, what’s worth watching\, and how to stay prepared. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of how today’s innovations might influence tomorrow’s libraries. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER \n\n\n\nLaura Solomon\, CPACC\, MCIW\, MLS\, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. With nearly three decades of experience in web development and design\, Laura has honed her expertise in both public libraries and as an independent consultant\, specializing in Drupal development and in website accessibility. \n\n\n\nRecognized as a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker\, she has authored books on social media and content marketing tailored for libraries\, as well as about library website design. She has dedicated many course hours to learning how to make websites accessible\, ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive for all users. \n\n\n\nLaura is a frequently-requested speaker for public library organizations\, sharing her passion for bringing the fun of technology to audiences and equipping libraries with the tools to better serve their virtual customers.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/staying-ahead-technology-shifts-and-their-impact-on-libraries-with-laura-solomon/
CATEGORIES:Technology Competencies
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SUMMARY:Helping Customers (& Family and Friends) With Tech with Maurice Coleman
DESCRIPTION:Your customer comes in with a strange device they got for the holidays. They ask if they can access any library content\, such as e-books or Mango Languages\, on the device. Come to this workshop and empower yourself to deal with any new device or program. Learn simple principles\, strategies\, and techniques that will help you help your customers\, members\, family\, and friends better understand and use technology. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Maurice Coleman is a librarian\, educator\, keynote speaker\, and podcast host. Maurice uses his decades of practical experience to help people and organizations empower themselves with better leadership\, communication\, and technology skills to create positive change. He was recently certified as a Dale Carnegie Trainer.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/helping-customers-family-and-friends-with-tech-with-maurice-coleman/
CATEGORIES:Customer Service,Technology Competencies
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SUMMARY:Identifying AI Generated Books in Your Library
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nHave AI-generated books snuck on to your library’s shelves? Books generated using AI Large Language Models without such “authorship” being disclosed have become pervasive across nearly all subject areas on sites such as Amazon\, and are even being sold by some library jobbers. \n\n\n\nWith Influencers boasting about making thousands of dollars per month selling AI books on self-publishing platforms and encouraging others to do the same\, this is an increasing threat to the quality and veracity of materials libraries provide to the public. \n\n\n\nJoin cataloger and AI book hunter Althea Christensen to find out where these books are coming from\, learn about identifying AI-generated books both in-hand and in online retail listings\, and see some examples that will have you questioning Asimov’s First Law of Robotics. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program\, attendees will: \n\n\n\n· Gain awareness of the existence and prevalence of AI-generated print books \n\n\n\n· Learn to recognize signs that a book is AI-generated before it is purchased or circulated \n\n\n\n· Learn how AI-generated books may find their way from LLM app to library shelves \n\n\n\nWho will Benefit from this Program: \n\n\n\nAll staff\, including Acquisitions\, Cataloging\, and Collection Development \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Althea Christensen is the Senior Library Assistant in Acquisitions and Technical Services for the Humboldt County Library. Prior to becoming a cataloger\, she spent 13 years in the animal sheltering and veterinary field\, in which she developed a surprising number of skills that transferred to library work.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/identifying-ai-generated-books-in-your-library/
CATEGORIES:Cataloging
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SUMMARY:Establishing Healthy Boundaries at Work with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Webinar handouts \n\n\n\nWhen we think of boundaries\, we often think of saying no to someone or something. Then we feel…guilty\, resentful\, overwhelmed\, irritated\, relieved\, proud – you pick the adjective\, depending on how good you are at setting boundaries! \n\n\n\nOften the reason we hesitate to set boundaries is because we feel that doing so may “rock the boat.” Indeed\, it might! But the dangers of not setting boundaries at work far outweigh the rocking of the boat. Keeping the peace should not override our ability to be honest\, transparent\, and sometimes vulnerable about what we are and are not willing or able to do. Many times\, we don’t set the boundary because we can do it; the issue is\, will we do it effectively? Will it drain our energy or take our focus away from something that has a higher priority or simply needs our total focus to do it right? \n\n\n\nSo yes\, setting boundaries can involve saying no. But it can also involve other approaches. That’s what we’ll look at during this session – what kinds of boundaries need to be set? Why am I hesitant to do so? What are the risks? What are the rewards?? \n\n\n\nJoin us for this session as we brainstorm the best way to establish boundaries at work! \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Linda has been developing and conducting training workshops for libraries for more than fifteen years. Her favorite thing to do is to help people become their best selves! \n\n\n\nThat’s why she offers workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/establishing-healthy-boundaries-at-work-with-linda-bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
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SUMMARY:Get Things Done: Set Yourself Up for Success
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is offered exclusively to PLAN member libraries and their staff. \n\n\n\nCompleting projects\, tasks\, and goals doesn’t have to be a battle. There are many ways we impede our own success\, several of which start in our mind. With an eye toward neuroscience and research\, we’ll explore strategies for creating new habits\, replenishing willpower\, boosting motivation\, and harnessing our mindset. \n\n\n\nThis program will shed light on how to maximize your strengths and navigate common roadblocks to achieve more. Learn how to work with\, not against\, yourself and get things done! \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program attendees will: \n\n\n\n· explain how success\, goals\, habits\, and mindset are intertwined \n\n\n\n· describe 3 techniques for starting new habits successfully \n\n\n\n· explain why willpower ebbs and flows and how to boost it \n\n\n\n· identify 2 potential roadblocks to success and tips for overcoming them \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Laura Greco\, RN\, MEd is a certified wellness coach and speaker who facilitates learning and changing habits. She helps professionals eliminate burnout\, manage stress\, create life balance\, and rekindle their sense of purpose and joy. Self-care (body\, mind\, and spirit) is the basis for well-being and we all have the capacity to make positive lifestyle changes are 2 of her foundational beliefs. She is the author of Wellness Made Simple. For more information\, please visit her website www.YouBloomWellness.com
URL:https://planfl.org/event/get-things-done-set-yourself-up-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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